Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with five to seven deeply lobed divisions
Margin
Lobed with aristate tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and primary veins
Key Features
Deeply cut sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and bristly lobe tips
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with a pyramidal crown, drooping lower branches, dark brown furrowed bark, and brownish acorns
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/15/2026